Alf
Swedish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Alf
Alf is a Scandinavian diminutive of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "ræd" (counsel), meaning "elf counsel" or wise counsel.
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Etymology
Alf is a Scandinavian diminutive of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "ræd" (counsel), meaning "elf counsel" or wise counsel. The name is primarily used in Germanic and Nordic cultures, with historical prominence in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia, particularly associated with medieval and modern European tradition.
Alf currently ranks #6,081 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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